BKK
Bangkok
Thailand
8,966 km
5,571 miles
KAP
Kapanga
DR Congo
Distance
8,966 km
5,571 mi / 4,841 nm
Est. Flight Time
12h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Asia/Bangkok
Heading
259°
west

Airport Comparison

BKK KAP
Airport Name Suvarnabhumi Airport Kapanga Airport
IATA Code BKK KAP
ICAO Code VTBS FZSK
City Bangkok Kapanga
Country Thailand DR Congo
Timezone Asia/Bangkok Africa/Lubumbashi
Elevation 5 ft 3,025 ft
Coordinates 13.680000, 100.750000 -8.350000, 22.580000

Bangkok (BKK) to Kapanga (KAP) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) in Bangkok, Thailand to Kapanga Airport (KAP) in Kapanga, DR Congo is 8,966 kilometers (5,571 miles / 4,841 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 12h, flying west at a heading of 259°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Thailand with DR Congo. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and Africa. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 08:34 in Bangkok, it's 03:34 in Kapanga. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 3,020 feet between the two airports. Kapanga Airport sits higher than Suvarnabhumi Airport.

The return flight from Kapanga (KAP) to Bangkok (BKK) follows a heading of 75° (east northeast). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and Kapanga Airport (KAP) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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